Global Health Asia-Pacific Issue 5 | 2022 Issue 5 | 2022 | Page 6

CONTENTS

8 You Ask , They Answer What ’ s a medical abortion and how does it work ? What ’ s appendicitis and why does it develop ? What are invisible braces or Aligners and are they a game changer ? What ’ s gout and why is it considered a disease common in “ old and rich men ”?
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Holistic Health
18 Holistic health Simple exercises can prevent falls ; Can we beat jet lag ? Olive oil may increase lifespan ; Book reading can strengthen health and well-being
28 Heart News Hearts from COVID-19 positive donors appear safe ; What is the safest blood thinner ? Telehealth may be a good option for people with high blood pressure ; Night owls at increased risk of heart problems and diabetes
34 Cancer News Cancer among the young is becoming more common ; WHO starts campaign to give cancer patients a voice ; Tiny molecules could make cancer treatment more effective ; Existing drug may prevent common side effect of chemotherapy
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Heart News
38 Medical News Disrupted sleep might contribute to serious eye condition ; New Alzheimer ’ s drug stirs hope and scepticism ; Simple adjustments can make surgery safer ; Tuberculosis reared its ugly head again during the COVID-19 pandemic
46 Medical tourism news Bali plans special economic zone for local health tourism ; Global Accreditation Initiative in aesthetic medicine ; Wellness hub in the pipeline in Thailand ; Malaysia streamlines visa process for Bangladeshi health travellers
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Medical Tourism News
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